- Business
- Dixie Lee International Industries, Inc. (DLII) franchises premium fried chicken restaurants primarily in Canada and internationally; its core offerings include fried chicken, fish and chips, chicken nuggets, wings, wraps, cole slaw, French fries and soft drinks, with fried products prepared using trans-fat free oils. The company, founded in 1964 in Belleville, Ontario, maintains headquarters in Kingston, Ontario, and operates through a network of over 100 franchised locations concentrated in Eastern Canada, including a major group under Dixie Lee Maritimes with 38 outlets across three provinces; it targets franchise candidates for multi-unit developments and serves fast-food consumers seeking high-quality takeout and dine-in experiences. In July 2024, Dixie Lee announced expansion plans into the Middle East, Far East Asia and the Indian subcontinent through a strategic alliance with Timms Holding Limited, marking its latest push for international growth beyond North America.